Bio

Karl Veggerby studies freshwater and marine foodwebs. His research focuses primarily on two topics: stable isotopes to study predator-prey dynamics, and otoliths to study past growth rates of fish. He frequently collaborates with colleagues at NOAA and University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. His work has been featured in the “Engineering with Nature” documentary and KGW8 Portland News.

Applied Ecology Lab

Engineering with Nature

KGW8 Portland News

Education

The University of Washington | Seattle, WA

  • M.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Science (in progress) | May 2021 - Present

Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA

  • B.S. in Environmental Science | September 2010 - December 2014

Experience

The University of Washington | Master’s student | May 2021 - Present

  • Stable isotope mixing model analysis in R

  • statistical analysis in R

  • Manuscript and grant writing

  • Co-author on 7 in-prep or in-review papers (first author on 3)

Northwest Fisheries Science Center | contract fisheries biologist | July 2015 - April 2021

  • coordination and leading of field work crews

  • Nearshore habitat surveys in Puget sound examining fish, eelgrass, and invertebrates

  • Gill-net and beach seine survey experience

  • co-author on 3 published papers (second author on 2)

  • otolith microstructure extraction/processing/analysis

  • stable isotope collection/processing/analysis

  • Help run a mass spectrometer at the NWFSC

  • Help design and implement sample analysis and quality control/quality assurance procedures for the new mass spectrometer at the NWFSC

  • eDNA sample collection

  • PCR lab techniques, microbial and invertebrate DNA extraction and processing

Northwest Fisheries Science Center | Volunteer Bio-technician | Summer 2013 and 2014

  • snorkel surveys

  • electroshocking

  • stable isotope sample collection

  • stable isotope sample preparation

  • aquatic insect taxonomy

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, TEACHING EXPERIENCE, AND UNIQUE SKILLS

  • organized and led 9 separate field teams in Salmon River basin, Idaho for summer field work

  • In charge of keeping field crews safe while working in wilderness areas

  • Teaching field crews a variety of sampling techniques every year during field season

  • Teach interns and other researchers stable isotope processing and analysis procedures

  • Design and production of a unique eDNA water sampler to solve sampling needs for a project

  • Owns and operates a successful property management company in Seattle, WA

  • Earned a black belt in Kempo Karate and taught martial arts and self defense for several years

  • Third generation woodworker/carpenter; makes and sells custom fine furniture with family

Karl Veggerby


Bio

Karl Veggerby studies freshwater and marine foodwebs. His research focuses primarily on two topics: stable isotopes to study predator-prey dynamics, and otoliths to study past growth rates of fish. He frequently collaborates with colleagues at NOAA and University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. His work has been featured in the “Engineering with Nature” documentary and KGW8 Portland News.

Applied Ecology Lab

Engineering with Nature

KGW8 Portland News

Education

The University of Washington | Seattle, WA

  • M.S. in Aquatic and Fishery Science (in progress) | May 2021 - Present

Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA

  • B.S. in Environmental Science | September 2010 - December 2014

Experience

The University of Washington | Master’s student | May 2021 - Present

  • Stable isotope mixing model analysis in R

  • statistical analysis in R

  • Manuscript and grant writing

  • Co-author on 7 in-prep or in-review papers (first author on 3)

Northwest Fisheries Science Center | contract fisheries biologist | July 2015 - April 2021

  • coordination and leading of field work crews

  • Nearshore habitat surveys in Puget sound examining fish, eelgrass, and invertebrates

  • Gill-net and beach seine survey experience

  • co-author on 3 published papers (second author on 2)

  • otolith microstructure extraction/processing/analysis

  • stable isotope collection/processing/analysis

  • Help run a mass spectrometer at the NWFSC

  • Help design and implement sample analysis and quality control/quality assurance procedures for the new mass spectrometer at the NWFSC

  • eDNA sample collection

  • PCR lab techniques, microbial and invertebrate DNA extraction and processing

Northwest Fisheries Science Center | Volunteer Bio-technician | Summer 2013 and 2014

  • snorkel surveys

  • electroshocking

  • stable isotope sample collection

  • stable isotope sample preparation

  • aquatic insect taxonomy

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, TEACHING EXPERIENCE, AND UNIQUE SKILLS

  • organized and led 9 separate field teams in Salmon River basin, Idaho for summer field work

  • In charge of keeping field crews safe while working in wilderness areas

  • Teaching field crews a variety of sampling techniques every year during field season

  • Teach interns and other researchers stable isotope processing and analysis procedures

  • Design and production of a unique eDNA water sampler to solve sampling needs for a project

  • Owns and operates a successful property management company in Seattle, WA

  • Earned a black belt in Kempo Karate and taught martial arts and self defense for several years

  • Third generation woodworker/carpenter; makes and sells custom fine furniture with family